The AvonCAP research team is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Nurse or Clinical Studies Officer to join the team at North Bristol NHS Trust.

You will be supporting the research team to deliver safe and effective research in respiratory infection and acute respiratory disease.

Acute lower respiratory tract disease remains among the most important cause of hospitalisation and death around the world, but the disease burden and risk factors for disease remain unclear. Importantly, whilst there are current and pipeline vaccines against respiratory infection, we do not know how much disease they will prevent and what patient groups may benefit the most from vaccination strategies.

You will work with a group of enthusiastic, friendly and dedicated doctors, research nurses, clinical studies officers and administrators to deliver the research in this area. There will be opportunities to work on other research projects within the Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Team

Main duties of the job

Band 5 Research Nurse or Clinical Studies Officer

Full time (37.5hrs per week)

12 month fixed term contract

Key elements of this role include:

• liaising with healthy volunteers and patients
• screening and consenting participants for enrolment
• monitoring participants during in-patient stays
• undertaking clinical study procedures (including phlebotomy, nasal sampling and urine collection)
• Collecting and inputting clinical data.

What we have to offer:

• You will be working with a successful & friendly Vaccine & Infectious Diseases team that is part of the Research & Innovation Department
• NBT Research Infrastructure consists of > 170 people, giving you the opportunities to share learning and get to know others in this field
• Opportunities to network with other researchers across NBT and the local network
• Access to a supportive training and development environment
• Research & Innovation have been awarded Investors in People Silver Award (2019 - 2022)

We are offering this post as full time for a 12 month fixed term period, in the first instance.

If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to be part of a friendly and supportive team to deliver this important research, then get in touch!

Please email:

Jade King Jade.king@nbt.nhs.uk

About us

What we have to offer:

• You will be working with a successful & friendly Vaccine & Infectious Diseases Research that is part of the Research & Innovation Department
• NBT Research Infrastructure consists of > 130 people, giving you the opportunities to share learning and get to know others in this field
• Opportunities to network with other researchers across NBT and the local network
• Access to a supportive training and development environment
• Research & Innovation have been awarded Investors in People Silver Award (2019 - 2022)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key elements of this role include:

• liaising with healthy volunteers and patients
• screening and consenting participants for enrolment
• monitoring participants during in-patient stays
• undertaking clinical study procedures (including phlebotomy, nasal sampling and urine collection)
• Collecting and inputting clinical data.
• Opportunities to work on other research project within the Vaccine & Infectious Diseases Research Team

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current Professional Registration or Undergraduate degree (e.g. BSc) in science, social science, research or management or equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• GCP

Work Experience

Essential

• Effective personal time and case load management
• Experience of working in a clinical environment (preferably NHS)

Desirable

• Project Management skills
• Recent Clinical Research Experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
• Experience in extended role to include Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG's
• Confident in the use of all MS applications
• An interest in research and willingness to learn about the research process
• Ability to work independently and manage own time
• Excellent organisational skills

Desirable

• Awareness of the Trust's Organisational Objectives

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential

• Flexibility/ punctuality
• Able to work within a diverse community of patients and health care professionals.

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

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